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I spent Halloween on Mt. Moriya, in Nagano.
Boo!
. . . about Mt. Moriya
At 1,651, this isn't a huge mountain but it is fairly popular. It's the northermost of the Southern Alps and is listed as one of the Shinshu 100 Famous Mountains.
Area:
The border between Ina and Suwa Cities. It's not too far from Lake Suwa.
Location:
Map: ***If you want a link to the latest Yama to Kogen map, comment and I'll get you a link. This link is to a printable topo map of this area.
Starting and stopping point:
Moriya Tozanguchi Bus Stop Parking Lot
Beward of Bears
Peaks bagged: Hatogamine (鳩が峰) ~ Moriya (守屋山) ~ Moriya Higashi Mine (守屋山東峰) ~ Moriya Nakadake (守屋山中嶽) ~ Moriya Maedake (守屋山前嶽)
(First-time) peaks # 1,167~1,171
Getting there/getting around:
I drove. There are buses from Chino but it's seasonal and sometimes only runs on weekends. If you're thinking of going by public transportation, I'd google it with your particular time in mind. Some people take taxis.
Helpful Info
Weather Information:
Tenkura (Japanese)
Time and distance
YAMAP's Estimate Time: 4:40 Distance: 8.7 km
The Caveman did it in: Total Time: 2:49 Break time: :08 Distance: 8.9 km
Elevation: Lowest: 1,166 m Highest: 1,651 m Total Ascent: 712 m Total Descent: 712 m
Technical considerations/difficulty:
Facilities:
Nothing on the trail except for a rest spot near the intersection of the trails to Hatogamine and Moriya. There's a biotoilet there. I think you are supposed to leave a tip.
Thoughts/observations/recommendations:
Do it.
Let's look at pictures:
Trailhead
The first peak.
鳩が峰 Hatogamine means Pigeon Peak.
Really nothing to see there.
There's a bit of a rest area after you come off the Hatogamine. There are picnic benches, a shrine and a restroom.
I forget the name of this shrine.
The highest peak of Mt. Moriya
Addendum
After the hike, I went to wash off the grime at the Katakurakan near the shores of Lake Suwa.
The entrance
I should know who this dude is. The Katakurakan is very historical and this guy seems to have had something to do with it's creation.
I just liked his costume.
I caught up with Mrs. Caveman at the Katakurakan after my hike. She's an artist and likes to sketch while I hike.
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